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An indication is a term used for the list of condition or symptom or illness for which the medicine is prescribed or used by the patient. For example, acetaminophen or paracetamol is used for fever by the patient, or the doctor prescribes it for a headache or body pains. Now fever, headache and body pains are the indications of paracetamol. A patient should be aware of the indications of medications used for common conditions because they can be taken over the counter in the pharmacy meaning without prescription by the Physician.Arginine (Travasol Amino Acid 5% with Electrolytes in 25% Dextrose)® 10 is indicated as an intravenous stimulant to the pituitary for the release of
human growth hormone in patients where the measurement of pituitary reserve for HGH
can be of diagnostic usefulness. It can be used as a diagnostic aid in such conditions as
panhypopituitarism, pituitary dwarfism, chromophobe adenoma, postsurgical
craniopharyngioma, hypophysectomy, pituitary trauma, acromegaly, gigantism and
problems of growth and stature.
If the insulin hypoglycemia test has indicated a deficiency of pituitary reserve for HGH, a
test with Arginine (Travasol Amino Acid 5% with Electrolytes in 25% Dextrose)® 10 is advisable to confirm the negative response. This can be done
after a waiting period of one day. As patients may not respond to Arginine (Travasol Amino Acid 5% with Electrolytes in 25% Dextrose)® 10 (10%
Arginine (Travasol Amino Acid 5% with Electrolytes in 25% Dextrose) Hydrochloride Injection, USP) during the first test, the unresponsive patient should be tested again to confirm the negative result. A second test can be performed
after a waiting period of one day. Some patients who respond to Arginine (Travasol Amino Acid 5% with Electrolytes in 25% Dextrose)® 10 do not
respond to insulin and vice versa. The rate of false positive responses for Arginine (Travasol Amino Acid 5% with Electrolytes in 25% Dextrose)® 10 is
approximately 32%, and the rate of false negatives is approximately 27%.
An indication is a term used for the list of condition or symptom or illness for which the medicine is prescribed or used by the patient. For example, acetaminophen or paracetamol is used for fever by the patient, or the doctor prescribes it for a headache or body pains. Now fever, headache and body pains are the indications of paracetamol. A patient should be aware of the indications of medications used for common conditions because they can be taken over the counter in the pharmacy meaning without prescription by the Physician.
Oral
Hypoglycaemia
Adult: 10-20 g as single dose; may repeat in 10 min if needed.
Child: >2 yr: 10-20 g as single dose; may repeat in 10 min if needed.
Intravenous
Hypoglycaemia
Adult: 10-25 g (40-100 ml of 25% solution or 20-50 ml of 50% solution). Doses may be repeated in severe cases.
Child: ≤6 mth: 0.25-0.5 g/kg/dose; >6 mth: 0.5-1 g/kg/dose. Doses may be repeated in severe cases. Max: 25 g/dose.
Intravenous
Hyperkalaemia
Adult: 25-50 g combined with 10 units of regular insulin, administered over 30-60 minutes; may repeat if necessary. Alternatively, 25 g combined with 5-10 units of regular insulin infused over 5 minutes; may repeat if necessary.
Child: and infants: 0.5-1 g/kg (using 25% or 50% solution) combined with regular insulin (1 unit for every 4-5 g Dextrose (Travasol Amino Acid 5% with Electrolytes in 25% Dextrose) given); infuse over 2 hr, may repeat if necessary.
An indication is a term used for the list of condition or symptom or illness for which the medicine is prescribed or used by the patient. For example, acetaminophen or paracetamol is used for fever by the patient, or the doctor prescribes it for a headache or body pains. Now fever, headache and body pains are the indications of paracetamol. A patient should be aware of the indications of medications used for common conditions because they can be taken over the counter in the pharmacy meaning without prescription by the Physician.Supplemental Glycine (Travasol Amino Acid 5% with Electrolytes in 25% Dextrose) may have antispastic activity. Very early findings suggest it may also have antipsychotic activity as well as antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities.
An indication is a term used for the list of condition or symptom or illness for which the medicine is prescribed or used by the patient. For example, acetaminophen or paracetamol is used for fever by the patient, or the doctor prescribes it for a headache or body pains. Now fever, headache and body pains are the indications of paracetamol. A patient should be aware of the indications of medications used for common conditions because they can be taken over the counter in the pharmacy meaning without prescription by the Physician.renal disorders, Histidine (Travasol Amino Acid 5% with Electrolytes in 25% Dextrose)-deficiency disorders
An indication is a term used for the list of condition or symptom or illness for which the medicine is prescribed or used by the patient. For example, acetaminophen or paracetamol is used for fever by the patient, or the doctor prescribes it for a headache or body pains. Now fever, headache and body pains are the indications of paracetamol. A patient should be aware of the indications of medications used for common conditions because they can be taken over the counter in the pharmacy meaning without prescription by the Physician.This medicine is indicated for the treatment of hepatic encephalopathy in patients with cirrhosis or hepatitis. This medicine provides nutritional support for patients with these diseases of the liver who require parenteral nutrition and are intolerant of general purpose amino acid injections, which are contraindicated in patients with hepatic coma.
An indication is a term used for the list of condition or symptom or illness for which the medicine is prescribed or used by the patient. For example, acetaminophen or paracetamol is used for fever by the patient, or the doctor prescribes it for a headache or body pains. Now fever, headache and body pains are the indications of paracetamol. A patient should be aware of the indications of medications used for common conditions because they can be taken over the counter in the pharmacy meaning without prescription by the Physician.Supplemental L-Lysine (Travasol Amino Acid 5% with Electrolytes in 25% Dextrose) has putative anti-herpes simplex virus activity. There is preliminary research suggesting that it may have some anti-osteoporotic activity.
An indication is a term used for the list of condition or symptom or illness for which the medicine is prescribed or used by the patient. For example, acetaminophen or paracetamol is used for fever by the patient, or the doctor prescribes it for a headache or body pains. Now fever, headache and body pains are the indications of paracetamol. A patient should be aware of the indications of medications used for common conditions because they can be taken over the counter in the pharmacy meaning without prescription by the Physician.
Oral
Dietary supplementation
Adult: Adjust according to individual requirement. RDA (elemental magnesium): 19-30 yr: Female: 310 mg/day, pregnant female: 350 mg/day, male: 400 mg/day. ≥31 yr: Female: 320 mg/day, pregnant female: 360 mg/day, male: 420 mg/day.
Intravenous
Hypomagnesaemia
Adult: 4 g of Magnesium Chloride (Travasol Amino Acid 5% with Electrolytes in 25% Dextrose) in 250 mL of 5% Magnesium Chloride (Travasol Amino Acid 5% with Electrolytes in 25% Dextrose) inj given via IV infusion (Max rate: 3 mL/min). Monitor serum magnesium to guide subsequent dosage. Usual dosage range: 1-40 g Magnesium Chloride (Travasol Amino Acid 5% with Electrolytes in 25% Dextrose) daily.
An indication is a term used for the list of condition or symptom or illness for which the medicine is prescribed or used by the patient. For example, acetaminophen or paracetamol is used for fever by the patient, or the doctor prescribes it for a headache or body pains. Now fever, headache and body pains are the indications of paracetamol. A patient should be aware of the indications of medications used for common conditions because they can be taken over the counter in the pharmacy meaning without prescription by the Physician.As a valuable adjunct to antidepressant drug treatment in the management of patients suffering from depressive disorders (bipolar affective disorders). An adjunctive effect has been observed in some cases when L-Tryptophan (Travasol Amino Acid 5% with Electrolytes in 25% Dextrose) is given in combination with lithium in bipolar patients with mania or depression for whom lithium alone or in combination with neuroleptics or tricyclics has shown little or no effect. Clinical observations suggest the possibility that the combination of lithium and L-Tryptophan (Travasol Amino Acid 5% with Electrolytes in 25% Dextrose) may reduce the need for the higher, more toxic doses of lithium necessary in control acute mania.
An indication is a term used for the list of condition or symptom or illness for which the medicine is prescribed or used by the patient. For example, acetaminophen or paracetamol is used for fever by the patient, or the doctor prescribes it for a headache or body pains. Now fever, headache and body pains are the indications of paracetamol. A patient should be aware of the indications of medications used for common conditions because they can be taken over the counter in the pharmacy meaning without prescription by the Physician.Tyrosine (Travasol Amino Acid 5% with Electrolytes in 25% Dextrose) is claimed to act as an effective antidepressant, however results are mixed. Tyrosine (Travasol Amino Acid 5% with Electrolytes in 25% Dextrose) has also been claimed to reduce stress and combat narcolepsy and chronic fatigue, however these claims have been refuted by some studies.
An indication is a term used for the list of condition or symptom or illness for which the medicine is prescribed or used by the patient. For example, acetaminophen or paracetamol is used for fever by the patient, or the doctor prescribes it for a headache or body pains. Now fever, headache and body pains are the indications of paracetamol. A patient should be aware of the indications of medications used for common conditions because they can be taken over the counter in the pharmacy meaning without prescription by the Physician.liver disease
Arginine (Travasol Amino Acid 5% with Electrolytes in 25% Dextrose) injection is used to assess the function of the pituitary gland. It stimulates the pituitary gland to produce growth hormone for the diagnosis of certain conditions.
Arginine (Travasol Amino Acid 5% with Electrolytes in 25% Dextrose) is to be given only by or under the direct supervision of your doctor.
Dextrose (Travasol Amino Acid 5% with Electrolytes in 25% Dextrose) (glucose) is a form of natural sugar that is normally produced by the liver. Glucose is a source of energy, and all the cells and organs in your body need glucose to function properly. Glucose as a medication is given either by mouth (orally) or by injection.
Dextrose (Travasol Amino Acid 5% with Electrolytes in 25% Dextrose) is used to treat very low blood sugar (hypoglycemia), most often in people with diabetes mellitus. Dextrose (Travasol Amino Acid 5% with Electrolytes in 25% Dextrose) is given by injection to treat insulin shock (low blood sugar caused by using insulin and then not eating a meal or eating enough food afterward). This medicine works by quickly increasing the amount of glucose in your blood.
Dextrose (Travasol Amino Acid 5% with Electrolytes in 25% Dextrose) is also used to provide carbohydrate calories to a person who cannot eat because of illness, trauma, or other medical condition. It is sometimes given to people who are sick from drinking too much alcohol.
Dextrose (Travasol Amino Acid 5% with Electrolytes in 25% Dextrose) may also be used to treat hyperkalemia (high levels of potassium in your blood).
Lysine (Travasol Amino Acid 5% with Electrolytes in 25% Dextrose) is an essential amino acid. Essential means that it is not produced by the body and therefore it must be taken in either by diet or by taking supplements. Lysine (Travasol Amino Acid 5% with Electrolytes in 25% Dextrose) is found in foods such as lentils, red meat, pork, poultry, cod fish, sardines, nuts, eggs, soy beans, brewer's yeast, and dairy products.
Lysine (Travasol Amino Acid 5% with Electrolytes in 25% Dextrose) has been used in alternative medicine as an aid to prevent cold sores around the mouth (caused by the herpes simplex virus). This product may make cold sores occur less often and may reduce the number of days a cold sore lasts. Lysine (Travasol Amino Acid 5% with Electrolytes in 25% Dextrose) is not a cure for herpes.
Other uses for Lysine (Travasol Amino Acid 5% with Electrolytes in 25% Dextrose) include treating metabolic acidosis, improving athletic performance, and helping the body absorb calcium supplements.
Not all uses for Lysine (Travasol Amino Acid 5% with Electrolytes in 25% Dextrose) have been approved by the FDA. Lysine (Travasol Amino Acid 5% with Electrolytes in 25% Dextrose) should not be used in place of medication prescribed for you by your doctor.
Lysine (Travasol Amino Acid 5% with Electrolytes in 25% Dextrose) is often sold as an herbal supplement. There are no regulated manufacturing standards in place for many herbal compounds and some marketed supplements have been found to be contaminated with toxic metals or other drugs. Herbal/health supplements should be purchased from a reliable source to minimize the risk of contamination.
Lysine (Travasol Amino Acid 5% with Electrolytes in 25% Dextrose) may also be used for purposes not listed in this product guide
Calcium and magnesium are naturally occurring minerals. Calcium is needed for bone formation and maintenance. Magnesium helps maintain muscle function and normal heart rhythm.
Magnesium Chloride (Travasol Amino Acid 5% with Electrolytes in 25% Dextrose) is a combination medicine used as a supplement. Magnesium Chloride (Travasol Amino Acid 5% with Electrolytes in 25% Dextrose) is given when your diet does not provide enough of these minerals, or when they are lost through perspiration.
Magnesium Chloride (Travasol Amino Acid 5% with Electrolytes in 25% Dextrose) may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Tryptophan (Travasol Amino Acid 5% with Electrolytes in 25% Dextrose) is an amino acid that is made from plant or animal sources. It is known as an "essential" amino acid because the body does not produce it. Tryptophan (Travasol Amino Acid 5% with Electrolytes in 25% Dextrose) is important to the functions of many organs in the body. When you consume Tryptophan (Travasol Amino Acid 5% with Electrolytes in 25% Dextrose), your body absorbs it and changes it to eventually become a hormone called serotonin. Serotonin transmits signals between your nerve cells and also narrows (constricts) blood vessels. The amount of serotonin in the brain can affect mood.
Tryptophan (Travasol Amino Acid 5% with Electrolytes in 25% Dextrose) has been used in alternative medicine as a possibly effective aid in treating symptoms of premenstrual dysphoric disorder syndrome (such as mood swings and irritability), and to help people quit smoking.
Tryptophan (Travasol Amino Acid 5% with Electrolytes in 25% Dextrose) has also been used to treat facial pain, to relieve bruxism (tooth grinding), and to improve athletic performance. However, research has shown that it may not be effective in treating these conditions.
Other uses not proven with research include treating sleep problems (insomnia), anxiety, depression, and attention deficit hyperactivty disorder (ADHD).
It is not certain whether Tryptophan (Travasol Amino Acid 5% with Electrolytes in 25% Dextrose) is effective in treating any medical condition. Medicinal use of this product has not been approved by the FDA. It should not be used in place of medication prescribed for you by your doctor.
Tryptophan (Travasol Amino Acid 5% with Electrolytes in 25% Dextrose) is often sold as an herbal supplement. There are no regulated manufacturing standards in place for many herbal compounds and some marketed supplements have been found to be contaminated with toxic metals or other drugs. Herbal/health supplements should be purchased from a reliable source to minimize the risk of contamination.
It may be dangerous to purchase Tryptophan (Travasol Amino Acid 5% with Electrolytes in 25% Dextrose) on the Internet or from vendors outside of the United States. The manufacture, sale, and distribution of this products outside of the U.S. does not comply with the regulations of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the safe use of this medication.
Tryptophan (Travasol Amino Acid 5% with Electrolytes in 25% Dextrose) may also be used for purposes not listed in this product guide.
Tyrosine (Travasol Amino Acid 5% with Electrolytes in 25% Dextrose) is an amino acid, which is a building block of protein that occurs naturally in the body. Tyrosine (Travasol Amino Acid 5% with Electrolytes in 25% Dextrose) can also be found in certain foods such as meat, fish, eggs, dairy products, beans, nuts, oats, and wheat.
Some people have low levels of Tyrosine (Travasol Amino Acid 5% with Electrolytes in 25% Dextrose) in their bodies because of a hereditary condition called phenylketonuria (PKU). In people with PKU, the body cannot process an amino acid called Tyrosine (Travasol Amino Acid 5% with Electrolytes in 25% Dextrose), which the body needs to produce Tyrosine (Travasol Amino Acid 5% with Electrolytes in 25% Dextrose).
Tyrosine (Travasol Amino Acid 5% with Electrolytes in 25% Dextrose) is given as a supplement to increase Tyrosine (Travasol Amino Acid 5% with Electrolytes in 25% Dextrose) levels in people with PKU.
Tyrosine (Travasol Amino Acid 5% with Electrolytes in 25% Dextrose) has been used in alternative medicine as a possibly effective aid in improving mental performance, alertness, or memory.
Tyrosine (Travasol Amino Acid 5% with Electrolytes in 25% Dextrose) has also been used to treat depression or attention deficit disorder (ADD or ADHD). However, research has shown that Tyrosine (Travasol Amino Acid 5% with Electrolytes in 25% Dextrose) may not be effective in treating these conditions. Tyrosine (Travasol Amino Acid 5% with Electrolytes in 25% Dextrose) also may not be be effective in improving exercise performance.
Other uses not proven with research have included dementia, high blood pressure, narcolepsy, schizophrenia, weight loss, premenstrual syndrome, Parkinson's disease, chronic fatigue syndrome, alcoholism, cocaine addiction, and other conditions.
It is not certain whether Tyrosine (Travasol Amino Acid 5% with Electrolytes in 25% Dextrose) is effective in treating any medical condition. Medicinal use of this product has not been approved by the FDA. Tyrosine (Travasol Amino Acid 5% with Electrolytes in 25% Dextrose) should not be used in place of medication prescribed for you by your doctor.
Tyrosine (Travasol Amino Acid 5% with Electrolytes in 25% Dextrose) is often sold as an herbal supplement. There are no regulated manufacturing standards in place for many herbal compounds and some marketed supplements have been found to be contaminated with toxic metals or other drugs. Herbal/health supplements should be purchased from a reliable source to minimize the risk of contamination.
Tyrosine (Travasol Amino Acid 5% with Electrolytes in 25% Dextrose) may also be used for purposes not listed in this product guide.
Follow all directions on the product label and package. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you use.
Adult Dosage
The recommended adult dose is 30 g Arginine (Travasol Amino Acid 5% with Electrolytes in 25% Dextrose) hydrochloride (300 mL of Arginine (Travasol Amino Acid 5% with Electrolytes in 25% Dextrose)) administered by intravenous infusion over 30 minutes. The total dose should not exceed 30 g Arginine (Travasol Amino Acid 5% with Electrolytes in 25% Dextrose) hydrochloride. See Directions for Use for preparation instructions.
Pediatric Dosage
The recommended pediatric dose is 0.5 g/kg Arginine (Travasol Amino Acid 5% with Electrolytes in 25% Dextrose) hydrochloride (5 mL/kg of Arginine (Travasol Amino Acid 5% with Electrolytes in 25% Dextrose)) administered by intravenous infusion over 30 minutes. The total dose should not exceed 30 g Arginine (Travasol Amino Acid 5% with Electrolytes in 25% Dextrose) hydrochloride.
- For patients weighing 59 kg or less, withdraw a weight based dose from a sealed Arginine (Travasol Amino Acid 5% with Electrolytes in 25% Dextrose) bottle and place in a separate container for intravenous infusion to avoid the inadvertent delivery and administration of the total volume from the commercially available container. See Directions for Use for preparation instructions.
- For patients weighing 60 kg or more, the recommended dose is 30 g Arginine (Travasol Amino Acid 5% with Electrolytes in 25% Dextrose) hydrochloride (300 mL of Arginine (Travasol Amino Acid 5% with Electrolytes in 25% Dextrose)). See Directions for Use for preparation instructions
Test Procedure
The intravenous infusion of Arginine (Travasol Amino Acid 5% with Electrolytes in 25% Dextrose) is a part of the test for measurement of pituitary reserve of human growth hormone and, for successful administration of the test, clinical conditions and procedures should be as follows:
- The test should be scheduled in the morning following a normal night's sleep, and an overnight fast should continue through the test period.
- Patients must be placed at bed rest for at least 30 minutes before the infusion begins. Care should be taken to minimize apprehension and distress. This is particularly important in children.
- Arginine (Travasol Amino Acid 5% with Electrolytes in 25% Dextrose) (Arginine (Travasol Amino Acid 5% with Electrolytes in 25% Dextrose) Hydrochloride Injection, USP) is a hypertonic solution and should only be infused through an indwelling needle or soft catheter placed in an antecubital vein or other suitable vein. Blood samples should be taken by venipuncture from the contra-lateral arm.
- A desirable schedule for drawing blood samples is at −30, 0, 30, 60, 90, 120 and 150 minutes.
- Arginine (Travasol Amino Acid 5% with Electrolytes in 25% Dextrose) should be infused beginning at zero time at a uniform rate which will permit the recommended dose to be administered over 30 minutes.
- Blood samples should be promptly centrifuged and the plasma stored at −20°C until assayed by one of the published radioimmunoassay procedures.
- Diagnostic test results showing a deficiency of pituitary reserve for HGH should be confirmed by a second test with Arginine (Travasol Amino Acid 5% with Electrolytes in 25% Dextrose), or one may elect to confirm with the insulin hypoglycemia test. A waiting period of one day is advised between tests.
Directions for Use
Arginine (Travasol Amino Acid 5% with Electrolytes in 25% Dextrose) is provided as a ready-to-use solution for patients weighing 60 kg (132 lbs) or more and should not be further diluted. For pediatric patients weighing 59 kg (130 lbs) or less a dose must be placed in a separate container. Follow the preparation instructions below.
Parenteral drug products should be inspected visually for particulate matter and discoloration prior to administration whenever solution and container permit.
For Pediatric Patients weighing 59 kg (130 lbs) or less
Withdraw a weight-based dose from an intact sealed bottle of Arginine (Travasol Amino Acid 5% with Electrolytes in 25% Dextrose). The entire 300 mL bottle of Arginine (Travasol Amino Acid 5% with Electrolytes in 25% Dextrose) for infusion is not intended for use in patients weighing 59 kg or less. The dose must be placed in a separate container, such as an evacuated sterile glass container designed for intravenous administration, using aseptic technique.
Additionally, Arginine (Travasol Amino Acid 5% with Electrolytes in 25% Dextrose) is stable in polypropylene syringes and plastic containers made of either polyvinyl chloride (PVC) or ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA).
The post-penetration storage period is not more than 4 hours including infusion time at room temperature or 24 hours at refrigerated temperature (2-8°C).
The healthcare professional administering the dose should verify the accuracy of the dose prior to administration.
Use only if the solution is clear. Discard any unused drug product.
For Adults and Pediatric Patients weighing 60kg (132 lbs) or more
Follow these directions using aseptic technique. As Arginine (Travasol Amino Acid 5% with Electrolytes in 25% Dextrose) for intravenous use is provided in glass containers, a standard air-inletting, air-filtering intravenous infusion set with a bacterial air filter is required.
- Use only if solution is clear and seal is intact. Carefully examine bottle for evidence of damage, e.g., small cracks, dents in seal, or areas of dried powder on exterior. Do not administer contents if such damage is found.
- Remove plastic flip off lid from bottle to expose rubber stopper, taking care that you do not contaminate the target site of the stopper with fingers, hair, clothing, etc. Immediately perform step #3.
- With shut-off clamp closed, remove sterility protector from spike of administration set and immediately insert set with a quick thrust into center of stopper with bottle upright on table. (Push straight in — don't twist — twisting may cause stopper coring.)
- Promptly invert bottle to automatically establish fluid level in drip chamber and to check for vacuum by observing rising filtered air bubbles. Discard bottle if there is no vacuum or if the solution is not clear.
- Clear tubing of air. Proceed with infusion.
As directed by a physician. Dosage is dependent upon the age, weight and clinical condition of the patient as well as laboratory determinations.
Parenteral drug products should be inspected visually for particulate matter and discoloration prior to administration whenever solution and container permit.
All injections in VIAFLEX plastic containers are intended for intravenous administration using sterile equipment.
Additives may be incompatible. Complete information is not available.
Those additives known to be incompatible should not be used. Consult with pharmacist, if available. If, in the informed judgment of the physician, it is deemed advisable to introduce additives, use aseptic technique. Mix thoroughly when additives have been introduced. Do not store solutions containing additives.
How supplied
Dextrose (Travasol Amino Acid 5% with Electrolytes in 25% Dextrose) (hydrous Dextrose (Travasol Amino Acid 5% with Electrolytes in 25% Dextrose) (hydrous Dextrose (Travasol Amino Acid 5% with Electrolytes in 25% Dextrose)) ) Injection, USP in VIAFLEX plastic container is available as follows:
Code | Size | ( mL) | NDC | Product Name |
2B0080 | 25 | Quad pack | 0338-0017-10 | 5% Dextrose (Travasol Amino Acid 5% with Electrolytes in 25% Dextrose) Injection, USP |
2B0086 | 50 | Single pack | 0338-0017-41 | |
2B0081 | Quad pack | 0338-0017-11 | 5% Dextrose (Travasol Amino Acid 5% with Electrolytes in 25% Dextrose) Injection, USP | |
2B0088 | Multi pack | 0338-0017-31 | ||
2B0087 | 100 | Single pack | 0338-0017-48 | |
2B0082 | Quad pack | 0338-0017-18 | ||
2B0089 | Multi pack | 0338-0017-38 | ||
2B0061 | 150 | 0338-0017-01 | 5% Dextrose (Travasol Amino Acid 5% with Electrolytes in 25% Dextrose) Injection, USP | |
2B0062 | 250 | 0338-0017-02 | ||
2B0063 | 500 | 0338-0017-03 | ||
2B0064 | 1000 | 0338-0017-04 | ||
2B0162 | 250 | 0338-0023-02 | ||
2B0163 | 500 | 0338-0023-03 | 10% Dextrose (Travasol Amino Acid 5% with Electrolytes in 25% Dextrose) Injection, USP | |
2B0164 | 1000 | 0338-0023-04 |
Exposure of pharmaceutical products to heat should be minimized. Avoid excessive heat. It is recommended the product be stored at room temperature (25deg;C/ 77deg;F); brief exposure up to 40deg;C/ 104deg;F does not adversely affect the product.
Directions For Use Of Viaflex Plastic Container
Warning: Do not use plastic containers in series connections. Such use could result in air embolism due to residual air being drawn from the primary container before administration of the fluid from the secondary container is completed.
To Open
Tear overwrap down side at slit and remove solution container. Some opacity of the plastic due to moisture absorption during the sterilization process may be observed. This is normal and does not affect the solution quality or safety. The opacity will diminish gradually. Check for minute leaks by squeezing inner bag firmly. If leaks are found, discard solution as sterility may be impaired. If supplemental medication is desired, follow “ To Add Medication” directions below.
Preparation for Administration
- Suspend container from eyelet support.
- Remove plastic protector from outlet port at bottom of container.
- Attach administration set. Refer to complete directions accompanying set.
To Add Medication
Warning: Additives may be incompatible.
To add medication before solution administration
- Prepare medication site.
- Using syringe with 19 to 22 gauge needle, puncture resealable medication port and inject.
- Mix solution and medication thoroughly. For high density medication such as potassium chloride, squeeze ports while ports are upright and mix thoroughly.
To add medication during solution administration
- Close clamp on the set.
- Prepare medication site.
- Using syringe with 19 to 22 gauge needle, puncture resealable medication port and inject.
- Remove container from IV pole and/or turn to an upright position.
- Evacuate both ports by squeezing them while container is in the upright position.
- Mix solution and medication thoroughly.
- Return container to in-use position and continue administration.
Baxter Healthcare Corporation, Deerfield, IL 60015 USA. FDA revision date: n/a
As required for irrigation.
1.5% Glycine (Travasol Amino Acid 5% with Electrolytes in 25% Dextrose) Irrigation USP should be administered only by the appropriate transurethraI urologic instrumentation.
It has been reported that absorption is significantly increased if the container is higher than 60 cm (24") above the patient.
This drug product should be inspected visually for particulate matter and discoloration prior to administration, whenever solution and container permit.
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Treatment and prophylaxis of herpes simplex
Adult: To treat symptoms: 3,000-9,000 mg/day in divided doses. To prevent recurrences: 500-1,500 mg/day.
Oral
Dietary supplementation
Adult: 500-1,000 mg/day.
Medically reviewed on June 28, 2018.
Applies to the following strengths: 64 mg; 200 mg/mL
Usual Adult Dose for:
- Hypomagnesemia
- Myocardial Infarction
Usual Pediatric Dose for:
- Hypomagnesemia
Additional dosage information:
- Renal Dose Adjustments
- Liver Dose Adjustments
- Dose Adjustments
- Precautions
- Dialysis
- Other Comments
Usual Adult Dose for Hypomagnesemia
Mild hypomagnesemia:
If oral administration is tolerated, mild hypomagnesemia may be treated with Slow-Mag 1 tablet (535 mg Magnesium Chloride (Travasol Amino Acid 5% with Electrolytes in 25% Dextrose), 64 mg elemental magnesium) orally once a day.
Severe hypomagnesemia:
40 mEq (4 g Magnesium Chloride (Travasol Amino Acid 5% with Electrolytes in 25% Dextrose)) in 5% Magnesium Chloride (Travasol Amino Acid 5% with Electrolytes in 25% Dextrose) or normal saline by IV infusion once over 3 hours.
Usual Adult Dose for Myocardial Infarction
10 mEq in 5% Magnesium Chloride (Travasol Amino Acid 5% with Electrolytes in 25% Dextrose) or normal saline by IV infusion once within the first 24 hours of infarction.
Usual Pediatric Dose for Hypomagnesemia
Neonatal:
Hypomagnesemia: IV: Magnesium Chloride (Travasol Amino Acid 5% with Electrolytes in 25% Dextrose): 0.2 to 0.4 mEq/kg/dose every 8 to 12 hours for 2 to 3 doses
Daily maintenance magnesium: IV: Magnesium Chloride (Travasol Amino Acid 5% with Electrolytes in 25% Dextrose): 0.25 to 0.5 mEq/kg/day
Children:
IM or IV: Magnesium Chloride (Travasol Amino Acid 5% with Electrolytes in 25% Dextrose): 0.2 to 0.4 mEq/kg/dose every 4 to 6 hours for 3 to 4 doses; maximum single dose: 16 mEq
Oral: Note: Achieving optimal magnesium levels using oral therapy may be difficult due to the propensity for magnesium to cause diarrhea; IV replacement may be more appropriate particularly in situations of severe deficit: Magnesium Chloride (Travasol Amino Acid 5% with Electrolytes in 25% Dextrose): 10 to 20 mg/kg elemental magnesium per dose up to 4 times/day
Daily maintenance magnesium: IV Magnesium Chloride (Travasol Amino Acid 5% with Electrolytes in 25% Dextrose):
Infants and Children less than or equal to 45 kg: 0.25 to 0.5 mEq/kg/day
Adolescents greater than 45 kg and Adults: 0.2 to 0.5 mEq/kg/day or 3 to 10 mEq/1000 kcal/day (maximum: 8 to 20 mEq/day).
Renal Dose Adjustments
Magnesium salts should be used cautiously in patients with renal impairment due to increased risk of hypermagnesemia.
Liver Dose Adjustments
Data not available
Dose Adjustments
The dose may be increased periodically to achieve a normal serum magnesium level.
Precautions
Because magnesium is primarily eliminated by the kidney, there is significant risk of hypermagnesemia in patients with renal impairment.
Dialysis
Data not available; however, use of magnesium salts is generally contraindicated in renal failure.
Other Comments
Magnesium supplements are often used with "low normal" serum magnesium levels in patients predisposed to hypomagnesemia (e.g., patients on diuretics).
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Elderly: Dose reduction may be needed.
Renal impairment: Dose reduction may be needed.
Hepatic impairment: Dose reduction may be needed.
Supplemental Arginine (Travasol Amino Acid 5% with Electrolytes in 25% Dextrose) is contraindicated in those with the rare genetic disorder argininemia. It is also contraindicated in those hypersensitive to any component of an Arginine (Travasol Amino Acid 5% with Electrolytes in 25% Dextrose)-containing preparation.
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Solutions containing Dextrose (Travasol Amino Acid 5% with Electrolytes in 25% Dextrose) may be contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity to corn products.
Administration of solutions containing hypertonic Dextrose (Travasol Amino Acid 5% with Electrolytes in 25% Dextrose) is contraindicated in patients with intracranial or intraspinal hemorrhage, diabetic coma or delirium tremens, especially if such patients are already dehydrated.
Glycine (Travasol Amino Acid 5% with Electrolytes in 25% Dextrose) supplementation is contraindicated in those hypersensitive to any component of the preparation. It is also contraindicated in those who are anuric (some Glycine (Travasol Amino Acid 5% with Electrolytes in 25% Dextrose) gets converted to ammonia).
This medicine is contraindicated in patients with anuria, inborn errors of amino acid metabolism, especially those involving branched chain amino acid metabolism such as Maple Syrup Urine Disease and Isovaleric Acidemia, or hypersensitivity to one or more amino acids present in the solution.
This medicine is contraindicated in patients with anuria, inborn errors of amino acid metabolism, especially those involving branched chain amino acid metabolism such as Maple Syrup Urine Disease and Isovaleric Acidemia, or hypersensitivity to one or more amino acids present in the solution.
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What is the most important information I should know about Lysine (Travasol Amino Acid 5% with Electrolytes in 25% Dextrose)?
L-Lysine (Travasol Amino Acid 5% with Electrolytes in 25% Dextrose) supplementation is contraindicated in those with the rare genetic disorder hyperlysinemia/hyperlysinuria.
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Magnesium Chloride (Travasol Amino Acid 5% with Electrolytes in 25% Dextrose) Injection should not be administered
if there is renal impairment, marked myocardial disease
or to comatose patients.
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History of eosinophilia-myalgia syndrome associated with Tryptophan (Travasol Amino Acid 5% with Electrolytes in 25% Dextrose) treatment.
Use Dextrose (Travasol Amino Acid 5% with Electrolytes in 25% Dextrose) exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Do not use this medicine in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.
The chewable tablet must be chewed before you swallow it.
If you take Dextrose (Travasol Amino Acid 5% with Electrolytes in 25% Dextrose) gel in a pre-measured tube, be sure to swallow the entire contents of the tube to get a full dose.
Your hypoglycemia symptoms should improve in about 10 minutes after taking oral Dextrose (Travasol Amino Acid 5% with Electrolytes in 25% Dextrose). If not, take another dose. Seek medical attention if you still have hypoglycemia symptoms after taking two doses.
Dextrose (Travasol Amino Acid 5% with Electrolytes in 25% Dextrose) injection is given through an IV into a vein. Do not inject this medicine into a muscle or under the skin. The injection should be given only as an intravenous (IV) injection and should be given slowly. Tell your caregivers if you feel any burning, pain, or swelling around the IV needle when Dextrose (Travasol Amino Acid 5% with Electrolytes in 25% Dextrose) is injected.
You may be shown how to use an IV at home. Do not give yourself Dextrose (Travasol Amino Acid 5% with Electrolytes in 25% Dextrose) injection if you do not understand how to use the injection and properly dispose of needles, IV tubing, and other items used.
Use a disposable needle, syringe, or prefilled syringe only once. Follow any state or local laws about throwing away used needles and syringes. Use a puncture-proof "sharps" disposal container (ask your pharmacist where to get one and how to throw it away). Keep this container out of the reach of children and pets.
Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve, or if they get worse.
Check the expiration date on your medicine label each time you use this medicine. If the medicine has been stored for a long time, the expiration date may have passed and the Dextrose (Travasol Amino Acid 5% with Electrolytes in 25% Dextrose) may not work as well.
Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat. Keep the medicine container tightly closed when not in use.
Use Magnesium Chloride (Travasol Amino Acid 5% with Electrolytes in 25% Dextrose) sustained-release tablets as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
- Take Magnesium Chloride (Travasol Amino Acid 5% with Electrolytes in 25% Dextrose) sustained-release tablets by mouth with food.
- If you miss a dose of Magnesium Chloride (Travasol Amino Acid 5% with Electrolytes in 25% Dextrose) sustained-release tablets and are using it regularly, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Magnesium Chloride (Travasol Amino Acid 5% with Electrolytes in 25% Dextrose) sustained-release tablets.
There are specific as well as general uses of a drug or medicine. A medicine can be used to prevent a disease, treat a disease over a period or cure a disease. It can also be used to treat the particular symptom of the disease. The drug use depends on the form the patient takes it. It may be more useful in injection form or sometimes in tablet form. The drug can be used for a single troubling symptom or a life-threatening condition. While some medications can be stopped after few days, some drugs need to be continued for prolonged period to get the benefit from it.Use: Labeled Indications
Diagnostic aid: As an intravenous (IV) stimulant to the pituitary for the release of human growth hormone (hGH) in patients in whom the measurement of pituitary reserve for hGH can be of diagnostic usefulness. Used as a diagnostic aid in such conditions as panhypopituitarism, pituitary dwarfism, chromophobe adenoma, postsurgical craniopharyngioma, hypophysectomy, pituitary trauma, acromegaly, gigantism, and problems of growth and stature.
Off Label Uses
Hyperammonemia (acute) associated with urea cycle disorders
Data from an uncontrolled open-label study conducted over a 25 year period supports the use of intravenous Arginine (Travasol Amino Acid 5% with Electrolytes in 25% Dextrose) (in combination with sodium benzoate, sodium phenylacetate and adequate caloric provision) for the treatment of acute hyperammonemia associated with urea-cycle disorders resulting in increased survival.
Based on the National Organization for Rare Disorders, the use of Arginine (Travasol Amino Acid 5% with Electrolytes in 25% Dextrose) is effective and recommended for the management of patients with this condition.
Oral products available in the US are often marketed as dietary supplements. When using these products, patients should take care to ensure that they are receiving pharmaceutical grade supplements of Arginine (Travasol Amino Acid 5% with Electrolytes in 25% Dextrose) and verify the formulation (free base vs Arginine (Travasol Amino Acid 5% with Electrolytes in 25% Dextrose) HCl). The National Urea Cycle Disorders Foundation cautions against using oral dietary supplements of Arginine (Travasol Amino Acid 5% with Electrolytes in 25% Dextrose) HCl (National Urea Cycles Disorder Foundation).
There are specific as well as general uses of a drug or medicine. A medicine can be used to prevent a disease, treat a disease over a period or cure a disease. It can also be used to treat the particular symptom of the disease. The drug use depends on the form the patient takes it. It may be more useful in injection form or sometimes in tablet form. The drug can be used for a single troubling symptom or a life-threatening condition. While some medications can be stopped after few days, some drugs need to be continued for prolonged period to get the benefit from it.Carbohydrate depletion, dehydration, energy source, fluid depletion, hypoglycaemia, water replacement.
There are specific as well as general uses of a drug or medicine. A medicine can be used to prevent a disease, treat a disease over a period or cure a disease. It can also be used to treat the particular symptom of the disease. The drug use depends on the form the patient takes it. It may be more useful in injection form or sometimes in tablet form. The drug can be used for a single troubling symptom or a life-threatening condition. While some medications can be stopped after few days, some drugs need to be continued for prolonged period to get the benefit from it.Glycine (Travasol Amino Acid 5% with Electrolytes in 25% Dextrose) is possibly effective for treating schizophrenia and ischemic stroke; treating leg ulcers when used with other conventional medicines. It may also be used as an adjuvant therapy for memory enhancement, benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH), liver protection, cancer prevention and others.
There are specific as well as general uses of a drug or medicine. A medicine can be used to prevent a disease, treat a disease over a period or cure a disease. It can also be used to treat the particular symptom of the disease. The drug use depends on the form the patient takes it. It may be more useful in injection form or sometimes in tablet form. The drug can be used for a single troubling symptom or a life-threatening condition. While some medications can be stopped after few days, some drugs need to be continued for prolonged period to get the benefit from it.Herpes simplex infections.
There are specific as well as general uses of a drug or medicine. A medicine can be used to prevent a disease, treat a disease over a period or cure a disease. It can also be used to treat the particular symptom of the disease. The drug use depends on the form the patient takes it. It may be more useful in injection form or sometimes in tablet form. The drug can be used for a single troubling symptom or a life-threatening condition. While some medications can be stopped after few days, some drugs need to be continued for prolonged period to get the benefit from it.This medication is a mineral supplement used to prevent and treat low amounts of magnesium in the blood. Magnesium is very important for the normal functioning of cells, nerves, muscles, bones, and the heart. Usually, a well-balanced diet provides normal blood levels of magnesium. However, certain situations cause your body to lose magnesium faster than you can replace it from your diet. These situations include treatment with "water pills" (diuretics such as furosemide, hydrochlorothiazide), a poor diet, alcoholism, or other medical conditions (e.g., severe diarrhea/vomiting, stomach/intestinal absorption problems, poorly controlled diabetes).
How to use Magnesium Chloride (Travasol Amino Acid 5% with Electrolytes in 25% Dextrose)
Take this product by mouth as directed. Follow all directions on the product package. If you are uncertain about any of the information, consult your doctor or pharmacist.
It is best to take magnesium supplements with a meal to reduce stomach upset and diarrhea unless otherwise directed by the product instructions or your doctor.
Take each dose with a full glass (8 ounces or 240 milliliters) of water unless your doctor directs you otherwise. Swallow extended-release capsules and delayed-release/enteric coated tablets or capsules whole. Do not crush or chew extended-release or delayed-release/enteric coated capsules or tablets. Doing so can release all of the drug at once, increasing the risk of side effects. Also, do not split extended-release tablets unless they have a score line and your doctor or pharmacist tells you to do so. Swallow the whole or split tablet without crushing or chewing.
If you are using a liquid product, use a medication measuring device to carefully measure the dose. Do not use a household spoon because you may not get the correct dose. If you are using a suspension, shake the bottle well before each dose.
Take this medication regularly in order to get the most benefit from it. Remember to take it at the same time(s) each day. Dosage is based on your medical condition and response to treatment. Do not increase your dose or take it more often than directed on the product package or by your doctor. Too much magnesium in the blood can cause serious side effects.
Tell your doctor if symptoms of low magnesium blood levels (e.g., muscle cramps, tiredness, irritability, depression) persist or worsen. If you think you may have a serious medical problem, seek immediate medical attention.
Cyclosporine - Arginine (Travasol Amino Acid 5% with Electrolytes in 25% Dextrose) may counteract the antinaturetic effect of cyclosporin. Ibuprofen - Arginine (Travasol Amino Acid 5% with Electrolytes in 25% Dextrose) may increase the absorption of ibuprofen if taken concomitantly. Organic nitrates - Arginine (Travasol Amino Acid 5% with Electrolytes in 25% Dextrose) supplements theoretically may potentiate the effects of organic nitrates if taken concomitantly. Sildenafil citrate - Theoretically, Arginine (Travasol Amino Acid 5% with Electrolytes in 25% Dextrose) supplements taken concomitantly with sildenafil citrate, may potentiate the effects of the drug.
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What other drugs will affect Dextrose (Travasol Amino Acid 5% with Electrolytes in 25% Dextrose)?
Additives may be incompatible. Consult with pharmacist, if available. When introducing additives, use aseptic technique, mixthoroughly and do not store.
Some opacity of the plastic due to moisture absorption during sterilization process may be observed. This is normal and does not affect the solution quality or safety. The opacity will diminish gradually.
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Some additives may be incompatible. Consult with pharmacist. When introducing additives, use aseptic techniques. Mix thoroughly.
Some additives may be incompatible. Consult with pharmacist. When introducing additives, use aseptic techniques. Mix thoroughly.
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What other drugs will affect Lysine (Travasol Amino Acid 5% with Electrolytes in 25% Dextrose)?
Since Lysine (Travasol Amino Acid 5% with Electrolytes in 25% Dextrose) does not alter clonixinate coagulation, no interaction with anticoagulant drugs and do not require dose adjustments. Concomitant use of anticholinergic drugs to be avoided by the possibility that they enhance their effects atropine.
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What other drugs will affect Magnesium Chloride (Travasol Amino Acid 5% with Electrolytes in 25% Dextrose)?
If you are taking this product under your doctor's direction, your doctor or pharmacist may already be aware of possible drug interactions and may be monitoring you for them. Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicine before checking with your doctor or pharmacist first.
Before using this product, tell your doctor or pharmacist of all prescription and nonprescription/herbal products you may use, especially of: cellulose sodium phosphate, digoxin, sodium polystyrene sulfonate.
Magnesium can bind with certain medications, preventing their full absorption. If you are taking a tetracycline-type medication (such as demeclocycline, doxycycline, minocycline, tetracycline), separate the time of the dose from the time of the magnesium supplement dose by at least 2 to 3 hours. If you are taking a bisphosphonate (for example, alendronate), a thyroid medication (for example, levothyroxine), or a quinolone-type antibiotic (e.g., ciprofloxacin, levofloxacin), ask your doctor or pharmacist about how long you should wait between doses and for help finding a dosing schedule that will work with all your medications.
Check the labels on all your prescription and nonprescription/herbal products (e.g., antacids, laxatives, vitamins) because they may contain magnesium. Ask your pharmacist about using those products safely.
This document does not contain all possible interactions. Therefore, before using this product, tell your doctor or pharmacist of all the products you use. Keep a list of all your medications with you, and share the list with your doctor and pharmacist.
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What other drugs will affect Tryptophan (Travasol Amino Acid 5% with Electrolytes in 25% Dextrose)?
Increased risk of serotonin syndrome with SSRI. Possible decrease in levodopa plasma levels with Tryptophan (Travasol Amino Acid 5% with Electrolytes in 25% Dextrose).
Potentially Fatal: Increased risk of severe behavioural and neurological toxicity with MAOI, start with lower initial dose of Tryptophan (Travasol Amino Acid 5% with Electrolytes in 25% Dextrose) if needed.
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What are the possible side effects of Arginine (Travasol Amino Acid 5% with Electrolytes in 25% Dextrose)?
Adverse reactions associated with 1670 infusions in premarketing studies were as follows:
Non-specific side effects consisting of nausea, vomiting, headache, flushing, numbness and local venous irritation were reported in approximately 3% of the patients.
One patient had an allergic reaction which was manifested as a confluent macular rash with reddening and swelling of the hands and face. The rash subsided rapidly after the infusion was terminated and 50 mg of diphenhydramine were administered. One patient had an apparent decrease in platelet count from 150,000 to 60,000. One patient with a history of acrocyanosis had an exacerbation of this condition following infusion of Arginine (Travasol Amino Acid 5% with Electrolytes in 25% Dextrose).
Post Marketing Experience
The following adverse events have been reported during post-marketing use: extravasation leading to burn-like reaction and/or skin necrosis requiring surgical intervention, hypersensitivity reactions including anaphylaxis, and hematuria that in some cases occurred 1–2 days after an Arginine (Travasol Amino Acid 5% with Electrolytes in 25% Dextrose) administration. Because these adverse events are reported voluntarily from a population of uncertain size, it is not always possible to reliably estimate their frequency or establish a causal relationship to drug exposure.
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Reactions which may occur because of the solution or the technique of administration include febrile response, infection at the site of injection, venous thrombosis or phlebitis extending from the site of injection, extravasation and hypervolemia.
Too rapid infusion of hypertonic solutions may cause local pain and venous irritation. Rate of administration should be adjusted according to tolerance. Use of the largest peripheral vein and a small bore needle is recommended.
Dextrose (Travasol Amino Acid 5% with Electrolytes in 25% Dextrose) may be administered at a rate of 0.5 g/kg/hour without producing glycosuria. Hyperglycemia and glycosuria may be a function of rate of administration or metabolic insufficiency. Appropriate therapy may include slowing of the infusion rate and administration of insulin.
Too rapid administration of hypertonic Dextrose (Travasol Amino Acid 5% with Electrolytes in 25% Dextrose) solutions may result in hyperosmolar syndrome with signs of mental confusion and/or loss of consciousness. If undetected and untreated, this can lead to osmotic dehydration, hyperosmolar coma and death.
If an adverse reaction does occur, discontinue the infusion, evaluate the patient, institute appropriate therapeutic countermeasures and save the remainder of the fluid for examination if deemed necessary.
Adverse reactions may include fluid and electrolyte disorders such as acidosis, electrolyte loss, marked diuresis, urinary retention, edema and dehydration; cardiovascular/pulmonary disorders such as pulmonary congestion, hypotension, tachycardia, angina-like pain and thrombophlebitis; other possible reactions include visual disturbances, convulsions, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, vertigo and urticaria.
Literature includes reports on hyponatremia, hyperammonemia, transient blindness, coma (immediate or delayed), and digitalis toxicity in digitalized patients.
If an adverse reaction occurs, discontinue the irrigant and reevaluate the clinical status of the patient.
water weight gain, edema, increase in BUN, and dilutional hyponatremia. Asterixis was reported to have worsened in one patient during infusion of this medicine.
Reactions which may occur because of the solution or the technique of administration include febrile response, infection at the site of injection, venous thrombosis or phlebitis extending from the site of injection, extravasation and hypervolemia.
Symptoms may result from an excess or deficit of one or more of the ions present in the solution; therefore, frequent monitoring of electrolyte levels is essential.
Phosphorus deficiency may lead to impaired tissue oxygenation and acute hemolytic anemia. Relative to calcium, excessive phosphorus intake can precipitate hypocalcemia with cramps, tetany and muscular hyperexcitability.
If an adverse reaction does occur, discontinue the infusion, evaluate the patient, institute appropriate therapeutic countermeasures and save the remainder of the fluid for examination if deemed necessary.
water weight gain, edema, increase in BUN, and dilutional hyponatremia. Asterixis was reported to have worsened in one patient during infusion of this medicine.
Reactions which may occur because of the solution or the technique of administration include febrile response, infection at the site of injection, venous thrombosis or phlebitis extending from the site of injection, extravasation and hypervolemia.
Symptoms may result from an excess or deficit of one or more of the ions present in the solution; therefore, frequent monitoring of electrolyte levels is essential.
Phosphorus deficiency may lead to impaired tissue oxygenation and acute hemolytic anemia. Relative to calcium, excessive phosphorus intake can precipitate hypocalcemia with cramps, tetany and muscular hyperexcitability.
If an adverse reaction does occur, discontinue the infusion, evaluate the patient, institute appropriate therapeutic countermeasures and save the remainder of the fluid for examination if deemed necessary.
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What are the possible side effects of Lysine (Travasol Amino Acid 5% with Electrolytes in 25% Dextrose)?
Adverse effects associated with the mechanics of retrograde genitourinary procedures include injury to the urethra, bladder, and ureter, and introduction of infection. {03} {06} {31}
Systemic adverse effects, similar to those that occur with direct intravascular injection of the diatrizoate salts, may also occur with intravesical or intraureteral instillation as a result of inadvertent intravascular entry of the contrast solution due to either bladder absorption or pyelorenal backflow. {06} {31}
Systemic adverse effects, although rare, are possible with intrauterine instillation if medium is absorbed systemically after being retained in the uterine cavity or spilled into the peritoneal cavity. {06} {34}
The following side/adverse effects have been selected on the basis of their potential clinical significance (possible signs and symptoms in parentheses where appropriate)—not necessarily inclusive
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Applies to Magnesium Chloride (Travasol Amino Acid 5% with Electrolytes in 25% Dextrose): sustained-release tablets
Other dosage forms:
- capsules, tablets
Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:
Diarrhea.
Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur while taking Magnesium Chloride (Travasol Amino Acid 5% with Electrolytes in 25% Dextrose) (the active ingredient contained in Magnesium Chloride (Travasol Amino Acid 5% with Electrolytes in 25% Dextrose))
Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); nausea; slow reflexes.
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What are the possible side effects of Tryptophan (Travasol Amino Acid 5% with Electrolytes in 25% Dextrose)?
Nausea (take after food to minimise nausea), headache, lightheadedness, drowsiness, eosinophilia-myalgia syndrome.
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Although not all side effects are known, Tyrosine (Travasol Amino Acid 5% with Electrolytes in 25% Dextrose) is thought to be likely safe in most adults when taken for up to 3 months.
Common side effects may include:
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nausea, heartburn;
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headache;
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joint pain; or
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feeling tired.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
An essential amino acid that is physiologically active in the L-form. [PubChem]
A non-essential amino acid. It is found primarily in gelatin and silk fibroin and used therapeutically as a nutrient. It is also a fast inhibitory neurotransmitter. [PubChem]
L-Lysine (Travasol Amino Acid 5% with Electrolytes in 25% Dextrose) (abbreviated as Lys or K) is an α-amino acid with the chemical formula HO2CCH(NH2)(CH2)4NH2. This amino acid is an essential amino acid, which means that humans cannot synthesize it. Its codons are AAA and AAG. L-Lysine (Travasol Amino Acid 5% with Electrolytes in 25% Dextrose) is a base, as are Lysine (Travasol Amino Acid 5% with Electrolytes in 25% Dextrose) and histidine. The ε-amino group often participates in hydrogen bonding and as a general base in catalysis. Common posttranslational modifications include methylation of the ε-amino group, giving methyl-, dimethyl-, and trimethyllysine. The latter occurs in calmodulin. Other posttranslational modifications include acetylation. Collagen contains hydroxylysine which is derived from Lysine (Travasol Amino Acid 5% with Electrolytes in 25% Dextrose) by lysyl hydroxylase. O-Glycosylation of Lysine (Travasol Amino Acid 5% with Electrolytes in 25% Dextrose) residues in the endoplasmic reticulum or Golgi apparatus is used to mark certain proteins for secretion from the cell.
Tryptophan (Travasol Amino Acid 5% with Electrolytes in 25% Dextrose) is one of the 20 standard amino acids, as well as an essential amino acid in the human diet. It is encoded in the standard genetic code as the codon UGG. Twiptophan can be used as a mnemonic for the single letter code W. Only the L-stereoisomer of Tryptophan (Travasol Amino Acid 5% with Electrolytes in 25% Dextrose) is used in structural or enzyme proteins, but the D-stereoisomer is occasionally found in naturally produced peptides (for example, the marine venom peptide contryphan). The distinguishing structural characteristic of Tryptophan (Travasol Amino Acid 5% with Electrolytes in 25% Dextrose) is that it contains an indole functional group. It is an essential amino acid as defined by its growth effects on rats.
A non-essential amino acid. In animals it is synthesized from Tyrosine (Travasol Amino Acid 5% with Electrolytes in 25% Dextrose). It is also the precursor of epinephrine; thyroid hormones; and melanin. [PubChem]